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Heat-Capacity And Magnetic Measurements On The Y(Ni2-XCoX)B2C System, C. C. Hoellwarth, P. Klavins, R. N. Shelton
Heat-Capacity And Magnetic Measurements On The Y(Ni2-XCoX)B2C System, C. C. Hoellwarth, P. Klavins, R. N. Shelton
Chance Hoellwarth
We have performed field-and temperature-dependent magnetization, resistivity, and heat-capacity measurements on polycrystalline samples of the Y(Ni2-xCox)B2C system with 0.0≤x≤0.4. Values of Tc ,x0,Hc2,ΘD,λ and N(Ed) were determined for various samples. We observe that ΘD increases with x, while all the other parameters decrease with x. The Tc vs x data can be described using the BCS theory and the measured values of N(Ef)and ΘD. The results suggest that the decrease in Tc is due to the decrease in N(Ef), in agreement with the results from band structure calculations.
The Implications Of A Robust Curriculum In Introductory Mechanics, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew Moelter
The Implications Of A Robust Curriculum In Introductory Mechanics, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew Moelter
Chance Hoellwarth
We have developed a curriculum for introductory mechanics that emphasizes interactive engagement and conceptual understanding using the studio format. As previously reported, we have shown in three different quarters that the curriculum much improved the students’ conceptual understanding compared to the traditional course without significantly affecting the scores on a traditional final exam. Here we report the results for the entire three-year period during which the course was taught, 34 sections of the course were taught with 11 different instructors to over 1200 students. In each term, these sections had common exams, syllabus, and schedule. Student experiences were very similar …
Exposing Students To The Idea That Theories Can Change, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew J. Moelter
Exposing Students To The Idea That Theories Can Change, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew J. Moelter
Chance Hoellwarth
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A Direct Comparison Of Conceptual Learning And Problem Solving Ability In Traditional And Studio Style Classrooms, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew J. Moelter, Randall D. Knight
A Direct Comparison Of Conceptual Learning And Problem Solving Ability In Traditional And Studio Style Classrooms, Chance Hoellwarth, Matthew J. Moelter, Randall D. Knight
Chance Hoellwarth
We present data on student performance on conceptual understanding and on quantitative problem-solving ability in introductory mechanics in both studio and traditional classroom modes. The conceptual measures used were the Force Concept Inventory and the Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation. Quantitative problem-solving ability was measured with standard questions on the final exam. Our data compare three different quarters over the course of 2 years. In all three quarters, the normalized learning gain in conceptual understanding was significantly larger for students in the studio sections. At the same time, students in the studio sections performed the same or slightly worse on …